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A fresh front on the trade wars is coming from a surprising quarter.
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Jail time for donors who breach new political spending rules
The Albanese government’s sweeping reforms to political donations and election spending are imminent, but teal independent MPs are likely to object.
- by Paul Sakkal and James Massola
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‘We won’t always agree’: Albanese rejects Chinese premier’s call to shelve disputes
The prime minister will insist that serious disagreements will not disappear simply by being treated as taboos.
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China relations
Yes, pandas are adorable. But they can’t hide national differences
Even at a diplomatic encounter as soft and fluffy as a trip to a panda enclosure, the harsh realities of the China-Australia relationship broke through.
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Political leadership
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Anthony Albanese’s ministers have portfolios – they also have other roles: confidantes, influencers, attack dogs. And some are more equal than others.
- by James Massola
‘There is less tolerance’: Wong’s veiled criticism of India under Modi
Senior ministers have been notably reluctant to criticise Narendra Modi’s government, with India seen as a crucial economic and strategic partner for Australia.
- by Matthew Knott
‘Banning big money, just not theirs’: Teal MPs accused of seeking to protect wealthy donors
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and senior minister Don Farrell have turned their sights on a group of crossbenchers in a debate over big money in politics.
- by Paul Sakkal
Last hurrah for the big spenders? Inside Labor’s campaign reform balancing act
The election reform package would create a big change in how campaigns are funded and politicians engage in politics. But achieving consensus will not be straightforward.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Political advertising
Political campaign lies to be outlawed (if they’re definitely lies)
A new unit inside the Australian Electoral Commission would be tasked with adjudicating on the truthfulness of election advertisements.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Political donations
Big money to be taken out of politics in radical electoral overhaul
An individual, company or third-party activist group who could currently contribute an unlimited amount to a campaign will be outlawed from giving huge sums to parties.
- by Paul Sakkal
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